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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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